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    Buyer, Purchasing - Edison, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health

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    Overview

    Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

    At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

    Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

    The Buyer, Purchasing is responsible for procuring materials and services for the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network within the established purchasing guidelines.

    This position is remote with a chance of becoming hybrid in the future(you may need to work up to twice a week in the office)

    This an entry-level position.

    Responsibilities

    A day in the life of a Buyer, Purchasing with Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

    • Reviews Requests for Purchase and confers with ordering department regarding specifications, delivery requirements, quality and quantity for supplies, equipment and services.
    • Ensures maximum compliance with Group Purchasing Organization (GPO).
    • Uses GPO web site for new product and pricing inquiries.
    • Processes Requests for Purchase and electronic requisitions by placing orders via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or directly with vendors for supplies, equipment and services.
    • Researches and challenges price increases reporting any unresolved increases to the Supervisor/ Manager. Notifies Materials Management of all product and part numbers changes.
    • Solicits quotations for any non-Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracted products/services, performing price analyses; participating in contract negotiations and recommending vendors.
    • Analyzes, identifies and recommends favorable group purchasing contracts.
    • Meets with sales representatives; researches products; compares prices, specifications, and delivery rates; and recommends vendors accordingly.
    • Responsible for expediting back-orders when necessary, verifying acceptability of substitutes with user departments and resolving back-order situations via approved alternate vendor, product substitution, and borrowing.
    • Focuses on price reduction, value analysis, standardization, reorder points and quantities.
    • Exhibits excellent customer service skills and behaviors to internal/external customers and coworkers.
    • Assures order processing is accomplished within 24 hours after requisitions are generated.
    • Conducts market research and coordinates product and equipment evaluations including the preparation of financial analysis.
    • Coordinates and works with suppliers and contracting department to ensure pricing integrity and Item Master updates are accomplished to minimize invoice discrepancies.
    • Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction. Makes recommendations to the Supervisor/Manager and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of the Hospital.
    • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
    • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

    Qualifications

    Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Bachelor's degree in business administration/other related field or equivalent work experience.
    • Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a Purchasing Department that includes but is not limited to issuing purchase orders, reviewing requisitions and qualification of potential suppliers.
    • Prior experience with automated systems.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Must be able to provide efficient and effective customer service.
    • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and/or Google Drive systems.

    If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today

    Our Network

    Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

    As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.


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